The Super Bowl could be awarded to a New York-area stadium in 2007 to help alleviate the economic and psychological damage inflicted by the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue has recommended either the Big Apple or Washington be considered to host the championship game, it was reported yesterday.

In light of the Sept. 11 terror, Tagliabue wrote the NFL’s Super Bowl policy committee: “Interest has come from both the New York area and Washington business and political leaders who believe the economic and intangible impact the Super Bowl brings would help establish either or both cities as attractive tourist sites.”

All Super Bowl slots have been filled up until 2006.

Tagliabue’s letter also urged the committee to do an end run around its policy that Super Bowl games in the north must be held in domed stadiums, said the report, broadcast by CBS Sports’ “NFL Today.”

Over the next two months, league officials will analyze whether the game should be played outdoors in Giants Stadium or FedEx Field in Maryland.

Soon after Sept. 11, Tagliabue briefly held open the possibility of playing this year’s Super Bowl at Giants Stadium because of a scheduling conflict in New Orleans.

But the conflict was resolved and the game is set for Feb. 3 in the Big Easy.

Local football fans are already kicking around the idea of watching a special moment on their home turf.

“I think it’s a terrific idea. New York fans are the most knowledgeable and intelligent fans in the entire world,” said Jets fan Jordan Harman, 25, outside Giants Stadium yesterday.

“We have all the hotels to accommodate, all the restaurants and entertainment for all the fans to enjoy for the entire week, not just the weekend.”

And maybe true rooters could score a ticket.

“Usually the Super Bowl is loaded with casual, corporate spectators,” Harman said. “Only real football fans will sit in the freezing January New York weather to watch the Super Bowl.”

But many are left wondering why they have to wait so long for the big day to come. With Post Wire Services